I would just install a new system and drag everything back. Software restore I believe is to bring back an already existing system to previous state? I don't believe it's for doing a fresh install on a new disc. I've never heard of anyone ever using software restore for anything actually. A regular fresh install is the best thing. > do I > need to use the original 'software restore' discs that came with my mac > originally ? Or can I just run the install of panther and be good to go > ? Obviously I intend to install a fresh system and then just drag > everything back over. I guess Im wondering if Im missing anything here